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. The table below gives physical properties for three types of fibers used to re

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. The table below gives physical properties for three types of fibers used to reinforce polymer resins to make PMC materials.

FIBER TYPE>>

CARBON

ARAMID

E-GLASS

Modulus of Elasticity- MSI

33

18

10.5

Tensile Strength- KSI

580

400

500

Specific Modulus of Elasticity- MSI

18.3

12.5

4.1

Specific Tensile Strength- KSI

322

278

197

Specific Gravity- g/cc

1.8

1.44

2.54

Relative Cost

High

Moderate

Low

MSI = million lb/in2

KSI = thousand lb/in2

Compare these fibers as the reinforcing material in PMC materials. In what types of applications might you chose each of them, keeping in mind stiffness, strength, density and cost factors? A thorough discussion is expected.

FIBER TYPE>>

CARBON

ARAMID

E-GLASS

Modulus of Elasticity- MSI

33

18

10.5

Tensile Strength- KSI

580

400

500

Specific Modulus of Elasticity- MSI

18.3

12.5

4.1

Specific Tensile Strength- KSI

322

278

197

Specific Gravity- g/cc

1.8

1.44

2.54

Relative Cost

High

Moderate

Low

Explanation / Answer

Carbon ::: it has high modulus of elesticity . low thermal expension coffiecient , exibit high resistace



Aramid ::: it is a very tough material , it provides benifit when used as a stregtheing material for special application . due to high cost aramid can be replaced by glass or carbon


E- glass ::: it has low durability , so it has high reduction factor